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PeopleFederal Aviation Administration against Boeing
Washington, Usa - TheSeattle-based industry could face a USD 754.000 civil fine
In relation to violations in B-747, B-757, B-767 and B-777 flight-desk dripshields, following a Faa (Federal Administration Proposal) proposal, Boeing could have to pay a USD 754.000 civil fine. Starting... more
PeopleUs airline industry: crisis affected March as well
Washington, Usa - Revenues fall of a 20,5% in comparison with March 2001
Us air transport sector looses ground in March, registering a revenues 20,5% fall in comparison with the same month of 2001 despite Easter holidays made the load-factor raise of a 3%. According to Brian... more
People3 Colombian airlines create a new alliance
Colombia, South America - Its name is Alianza Summa
Thanks to the agreement signed by three Colombian air carriers, for the first time ever, South America will have its own airline alliance, Alianza Summa. Starting from next May 20th, Avianca, Sam and... more
PeopleKenya government fires striking flight controllers
Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya government has fired about 300 flight controllers on a total of 500, due to the strike they are performing since two weeks. The controllers walked out two weeks ago over a long running pay and... more
PeopleThomas Cook "flies" low
Berlin, Germany - 10 % cut in offered flights
The second European tour operator, the German group Thomas Cook, announced that it will offer 10% less flights next summer. This measure follows an equal decrease in reservations -compared to last summer-... more
PeopleBritish Airways ceo accused international aviation system
London, Uk - "It's a time warp"
According to Roy Eddington, British Airways chief executive, "our industry is stuck in a time warp of regulation and protectionism, which is very odd for the very industry which makes free trade between... more
PeopleOpodo launched its new French web site
Rome, Italy - After Germany and Uk ones
Opodo, a leading European travel online company, opens in France its third web site. This launch follows Osopo’s successful experience in Germany -4 millions visitors in 4 months- and in UK -2.1 millions i... more
People11 September attacks: Us pilots and experts against Fbi
Washington, Usa - To let UA flight 93 victims' relatives to hear black-box recordings
Many Us pilots and aviation experts showed worries about Fbi decision to allow United Airlines flight 93 victims' relatives to hear black-box recordings. Even though Fbi decision seems to be justified... more
PeopleIndian strike paralyzes aviation
New Delhi, India
A national strike, called by unions in India, has hit heavily the flights in the eastern part of the country. Services from two leading domestic carriers, Indian Airlines and Jet Airways, were badly affected... more
PeopleEU: Italy discriminates "air workers"
Brussels, Belgium - All EU air work enterprises have to be considered equals
According to EU Transport Commission, Italy does not apply the EU rules that imposes to recognize at the same all enterprises involved in air work, not recognizing the documents released by foreign governments. This... more
PeopleBAA: traffic increase in the Uk
London, Uk - It's the second time since September 11th
According to BAA, main British airports handling agent, in March 2002 passengers number in Uk increased in comparison with 2001. So with a +3,4% in March, after February (+0,3%) it's the second time since... more
PeopleEnac and Faa against 'bogus parts' (2)
Rome, Italy - "It's a cancer to extirpate"
William Adams, manager of Faa Frankfurt International Field Office, attended Enac-Faa organized-by meeting on air transport security. "'Bogus parts' affaire is like cancer", stated Adams, "and it must... more
PeopleEnac and Faa against 'bogus parts'
Rome, Italy - A meeting today in Rome
The meeting "Suspected Unapproved Parts" held this morning in Rome and organized by Enac, the Italian Caa, together with the Us Federal Aviation Administration, has also been attended by Mr. Mammola, Rome... more
PeopleEnac and Faa against 'bogus parts' (3)
Rome, Italy - Sup program manager intervention
According to Kenneth Reilly, manager of Faa Suspected Unapproved Parts Program Office in Washington, "even though 'bogus parts' scandal has only recently become famous, Faa faced the question for the first... more
PeopleNaplouse under night air attack
Naplouse
Night bombing operation have been performed last night against sites around Naplouse city, by Israeli Air Force and Army, using, respectively, their F-16 aircraft and Apache helicopters. At least 10 missiles... more
PeopleBritish ATC in difficulties due to a technical failure
London, Great Britain - Delay and other problems for several flights reported
A technical failure in one ATC of British network caused yesterday several delays and other problems in many domestic flights. THe area concerned was the West London Area. The failure, occurred at 6 a.m.,... more
PeopleEnac-Faa: meeting on "suspected unapproved parts"
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow in Rome
The meeting "Suspected unapproved parts" organized by Enac, the Italian Civil Aviation Administration, together with Faa, the Us Federal Aviation Administration, will be attended, a part from Alfredo Roma... more
PeopleBusiness flight recovers altitude
Rome, Italy - The data of a NBTA study
Corporate air travel is recovering from the effects of September 11, according to a new survey by the National Business Travel Association (NBTA). But corporate travel managers believe it may take 8 to... more
PeopleU.S. apology for a "semi-diplomatic" accident on American Airlines plane
Washington, USA
Both Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and the American Airlines carrier have expressed their regrets after a flight attendant raised suspicions about a 20-strong group of Middle East man, effectively... more
PeopleEu stop to Russian aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Moscow is confident a positive solution will be found
As far as the Eu denial to some aircraft to fly over its skies in the attempt to reduce acoustic pollution, decision that hit mainly Russian airlines given the fleet they own, is concerned, Moscow government... more
PeopleSmall airlines does not follow larger's example
New York, USA - Most of them continue to pay commissions to travel agencies
After that some of the world's largest airlines have decided to stop the payment of tickets emission rights to travel agencies, several smaller carrier have decided to continue to pay it, hoping to increase... more
PeopleEuropean air traffic to recover
Brussels, Belgium - -8% in February
Despite percentage rate is yet to become positive, with a -8%, in comparison with 2001, February clearly shows a recovery trend to affect European air traffic sector, specially after data registered in... more
PeopleEu gives its ok to post-pone its support to airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Decision comes straigth from Eu 15 Transports ministers
Today, as foreseen, Eu gives its definitive ok to extend its support as grantor to European airlines assurance premiums against terrorism and war risks. The two months extension (starting from March 31th)... more
PeopleHarsh situation for European airports
Paris, France - Standard and Poor's warns
According to a Standard and Poor's survey, European airports will keep on facing difficulties in the medium-term. "Most European airports withstood post September 11th negative effects, keeping a good... more
PeopleFrance: questionnaire for flyers heading to Usa and Tel Aviv
Paris, France - Starting from next April 1st
Air France passengers as well as those of other foreign air carriers who are going to embark from France towards Usa and Tel Aviv, for security reasons, will have to fill in a questionnaire, starting from... more
PeopleHelps for airlines: it is probable an extension for additional two months
Brussels, Belgium - It has been referred by an EC source
The European Transport Council, which will meet in the next week, has expressed possibility to extend insurance coverage to European airlines for additional two months, probably sensitized by Germany and... more
PeopleBisignani has been elected new IATA president and general director
Rome, Italy - Starting May 13th, he will substitute Pierre Jeanniot
Giovanni Bisignani, who was, among other important charges, also general director and managing director of Alitalia, has been named as president and general director of IATA, substituting Pierre Jeanniot.... more
PeopleAir traffic controllers strike in Australia
Sidney, Australia - Qantas forced to cancel 80 flights
Thousands of passengers got stopped this morning because of the 5 hours air traffic controllers protest at the airports of Brisbane, Sidney and Coolangatta. Qantas was forced to cancel 80 flights and... more
PeopleFrench pilots unions ready to general strike
Paris, France - Next March 26th and 27th
Several French pilots unions are ready to cross their arms next March 26th and 27th if "an acceptable solution" about Europe Airpost (Aéropostale descendant)decision to "un-localize its employees" won't... more
PeopleStrike at Copenhagen airport creates disruption on SAS flights
Copenhagen, Denmark - Over 100 flights canceled
Due to a strike of the airport workers at Copenhagen caused more than 100 flights cancellation by Scandinavian carrier SAS today as airport workers walked off the job. Both European and domestic flights... more
People"Some Us airlines risk bankruptcy"
Florissacent, Usa - According to Boeing ceo
For Phil Condit, Boeing ceo, some Us airlines would risk bankruptcy because of the air traffic fall followed to post September 11th international crisis. "Air carriers financial resources have been seriously... more
PeopleDelta, American and Continental eliminate the commission to travel agencies
USA - The travel agencies will no longer have the 5% commission no U.S. sold tickets
Three among the major U.S. airlines, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and Continenatal Airlines decided to eliminate the 5% commission, until now awarded to travel agencies. The statement applies to... more
PeopleEu ok to support British airlines
Brussels, Belgium - London will earmark EURm 65
The European Commission authorized London government to grant no more than EURm 65 to British airlines as a support against post September 11th crisis. Last January, the Ue commission had already authorized... more
PeopleEuropean Union and competition in the skies
Brussels, Belgium - Is that retaliation to Us increase in import tax on steel?
European Commission announced last week-end its decision to introduce both taxes on to non Union-members airlines which have already received public support and to restrict landing rights as well. This... more
PeopleFrance: revoked russian airplanes sequestration
Paris, France - Hearing next september 16th
French justice fixed for next September 16th hearing concerning Noga business, the helvetic mediation firm which obtained sequestration of two russian airplanes at Le Bourget exhibition last June. Bobigny... more
PeopleUs air carriers challenge insurance premiums against terrorism
Washington, Usa - They create an insurance firm of their own
Main Us airlines, supported by Bush administration, decided to create an insurance company (against terrorism risk) of their own. Ata, the American Air Transport Association, executive board in fact voted... more
PeopleEu insurance support to airlines
Brussels, Belgium - It depends on Washington decision
Hans Heichel, German Finances minister, reminded yesterday at the Ecofin meeting in Brussels, that Eu decision wether to extend its support to European airlines as insurance grantor or not, will depend... more
PeopleReady to roll the European airlift coordination center
Roma - Over 400 aircrafts multiply the operative possibilities of seven European countries
At the presence of the State Secretary for Defence, Mr. H.A.L. van Hoof, a European Airlift Coordination Cell (EACC) will be inaugurated at Eindhoven Air Base on Thursday 28, 2002. The EACC is an initiative... more
PeopleNo weapons in cockpits (2)
Washington, Usa - Pilots stick to their position
Us Allied Pilots Association keep on insisting that "flying sheriffs aboard are not sufficient to avoid terroristic menace, even because not every flight is covered by this service and secondly because... more
PeopleLast Saturday the first Concorde flight anniversary
Rome, Italy - Was the Air France prototype to starts test flight on March 2, 1969
After 33 years since the first test flight of the French-British supersonic airliner Concorde, occurred on March 2, 1969, the long shape of this aircraft remains unique. This aircraft, which marked a... more
PeopleRussia threat increase of tariffs against EU aircraft
Moscow - This seems a retaliation against EU anti noise rules
According to Russian aviation officials a tariff increase for European Union aircraft flying in its airspace could occur if a compromise is not reached over the new EU noise pollution standards. This... more
PeopleMineta: no firearms in cockpits
USA - Transport ministry goes back
THe U.S. transport ministry decided to not allow pilot to carry firearms on board. Transport minister, Norman Mineta said that it could be allowed "not deadly weapons". Pilots are strongly pressing government... more
PeopleEuropean union support to airlines
Brussels, Belgium - A meeting tomorrow
After Washington decision, European union Finance ministries will likely decide to extend their role as insurance grantor for European airlines. Tomorrow a decision is supposed to be taken in Brussels.... more
PeopleIran Air Tours to stop its Russian aircraft
Teheran Iran - Decision followed last February 12th plane crash in Iran
Iranian air carrier Iran Air Tours announced today its will not to employ anymore Russian made airplanes on its 16 domestic routes. Airline decision followed the tragic accident occurred to an Iran Air... more
PeopleFlight route closed for two nights in a row
London, Uk - Flight controller was ill
According to British Nats, a flight route has been shut for two nights in a row because of the flight controller illness. Service on flight route from Humberside to Copenhagen has to be closed because... more
PeopleUSA Today accuses FAA to have manipulated infos
Washington, USA - It would ignored security officials warning informations
According to an article appeared on U.S. newspaper USA today, FAA would avoided to put in effect all measures to avoid the September 11 attacks. The newspaper reports airports security data manipulation... more
PeopleFrench government seize non-EU aircraft violating temporary import laws
Paris, France - EU underlined lack of controls to non EU business citizens
French government decided to adopt strictly the current (and relatively recently enacted) EU customs code, which in essence makes any U.S.-registered aircraft entering into an EU country liable to import... more
PeopleNo more 24h patrolling over Us skies
Washington, Usa - Only fighters ready to take-off
According to James Roche, Us military aviation political responsible, there's no need for further 24 hours a day patrolling over the american skies. Roche proposal aims anyway to maintain Air Force wings... more
PeopleRussian noisy aircraft banned from European skies
The Russian market interest could move from EU to USA
According to Anatoly Chubais, managing director of Russian RAO, if the European directives about banning of the noisy Russian aircraft will enter in force, in the next two months, the Russian market could... more
PeopleNats denies any bankruptcy ipothesis
London, Uk - "Maximum co-operation with the banks"
Nats prompt answer to "The Guardian" and "The Independent" assertions about its probable next bankruptcy, has been: "after September 11th we are working elbow to elbow with banks, which are also sustaining... more